A gifted and inspired player, Stephen simply finds ways to
contribute and succeed...a CoSIDA Academic All-District in the
classroom, he will find plenty of opportunities with the football
in his hands as a junior, both as a ball carrier and receiver out
of the backfield...elusive runner with surprising quickness through
the hole...has seen action in 21 games in his first two seasons on
the roster...plenty of grit, he is a fearless contributor on
special teams.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Started in four games in his
second season on the roster, and played in 10 contests...rushed for
155 yards on 46 carries... scored a touchdown against North
Greenville on Sept. 6, and reached the end zone against SEMO on
Sept. 22...had seven receptions for 46 yards...accounted for 201
all-purpose yards.

(In 2011): Saw action in all 11 games as a true
freshman for the Golden Eagles, mostly in a blocking
capacity...logged five rushing yards on one carry on Nov. 19 in
Tech's win against Austin Peay that clinched the OVC title.

BEFORE TECH: Stephen was a three-year standout
at Cookeville High School, serving as team captain as a senior on
his way to being named District 6 Class 6A Most Valuable
Player...an honors student, he was named to the Herald-Citizen
All-Upper Cumberland first-team, and was voted by his team as the
Most Valuable Offensive Player...received the prestigious Cav
Award...as a senior, he rushed for 1,292 yards and 13 touchdowns,
averaging 6.5 yards per try...also had 202 receiving yards and two
touchdowns, 16 punt returns for 205 yards and 15 kick returns for
238 yards...on defense, he had 36 total tackles and three
interceptions.

PERSONAL: The son of Barry and Sharla
Bush...birthdate is March 3, 1993...full name is James Stephen
Walker Bush...majoring in basic business...four-time member of the
Athletic Director's Honor Roll.